White-eyed Vireo
NameWhite-eyed Vireo
Common NameWhite-eyed Vireo
Scientific NameVireo griseus
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)18.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsThis vireo has an olive-green back and head, with a contrasting white throat and belly. Its flanks are yellowish, and it features two prominent white wing bars. The most striking features are its bright white eyes encircled by yellow spectacles.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a distinctive, emphatic, and often rapid series of notes, commonly described as 'chick-per-wee-o' or 'quick-wit-chew', with regional variations.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across the eastern and central United States, extending into northeastern Mexico. Winters primarily in the southeastern U.S., Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Identifying FeaturesWhite eyes, Yellow spectacles, Two white wing bars, Olive-green back, Yellowish flanks, Emphatic, distinctive song
Description
The White-eyed Vireo is a small, active songbird known for its distinctive white eyes and yellow spectacles. It typically forages in dense undergrowth, often heard before it is seen.
